Manchester 2B

[Guest Howleybar]

Have been looking through Alan's blog, looks fantastic all be it a little daunting for someone with very little mechanical knowledge. Must admit it's a worry thinking I might be faced with numerous mechanical issues and not a clue where to start, hope I'm not biting off more than I can chew

 

Cheers

Chris

[bullfist]

Some points from the photos.

1. The catalytic converter appears to have been removed from before the exhaust baffle (mot fail).

2. I assume the windscreen wipers work properly (probably parked for the photos in the rain).

3. Box on rear boot, obscures rear view mirror - is it detachable?

4. Front indicators too short and side repeaters questionable - in my IVA this would have been a fail. I hope it's not a clone - ask the owner what the chassis number is (or part of it and check with Alan - as they all had a similar numbering format).

-steve

[Bob Tucker]

If you decide to go ahead, make sure he gets it MOT'd first.

That should eliminate most of the dubious points.

[ivan the terrible]

Hi Chris, sorry for butting in, but I'm considering selling my 2B, it's been on the rhocar seen for a few years now, so a lot of members have seen it and could possibly give their views on it, it's a 2ltr pinto under the bonnet, excellent runner and now very reliable, not to worry if your not interested, just thought I'd mention it

Cheers Ivan

[Guest Howleybar]

Hi ivan , I've sent you a message. Thanks again everyone I'll do a list of everything mentioned, and mowerman has agreed to join me so should be in safe hands

 

Thank you all

 

Chris

Edited May 25, 2017 by Howleybar

[alanrichey]

Have been looking through Alan's blog, looks fantastic all be it a little daunting for someone with very little mechanical knowledge. Must admit it's a worry thinking I might be faced with numerous mechanical issues and not a clue where to start, hope I'm not biting off more than I can chew

 

Cheers

Chris

 

I was the same as you when I started, hadn't touched a car in 50 years. But with the help of this forum and a friendly local mechanic I am now totally comfortable doing all the things you have seen on the blog. Buying it was the best thing I ever did.

[Guest Howleybar]

Thanks for heads up but slight change of plan, going to have a look at Ivan the terrible's car tomorrow instead

 

Cheers

Chris

[tractor]

good choice nice well kept car

Edited May 26, 2017 by tractor

[speedtripledan]

Thanks for heads up but slight change of plan, going to have a look at Ivan the terrible's car tomorrow instead

 

Cheers

Chris

you won't regret looking at Ivans car, it's a very nice example of a 2b that's well sorted..